How does a menacing by stalking civil protection order work?

If the court issues an ex parte menacing by stalking civil protection order, the court must schedule a “full hearing” within ten (10) days. This hearing will be a trial in which the court will hear from both sides and will consider the testimony of the parties, any witnesses, and evidence that is presented.

What happens if you violate a stalking order in Ohio?

Ohio Revised Code §2903.214 (K) provides for criminal and civil contempt punishments for violators of Civil Stalking Protection Orders.

Where can I file for protection from stalking?

For more information, click to visit the Family Law Self-Help Center website. You must file your application in the justice court for the township where the stalking, aggravated stalking, or harassment took place.

Can a person get a stalking order against a stranger?

However, they are different, in that the petitioner can seek a stalking order against a stranger. The parties do not need to be family members or household members, or current or former intimate partners, for the petitioner to seek a stalking order. Other differences include:

What happens at a Stalking Protection Order hearing?

The Court will hold a hearing on the motion and the respondent will have the opportunity to be present. Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the Court will determine if a renewal is warranted.

How to renew a civil Stalking Protection Order?

Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the Court will determine if a renewal is warranted. The Stark County Clerk of Court provides a motion form, which can be used to submit a motion to renew a Civil Stalking Protection Order to the Court.

Where can I get a stalking order in Ohio?

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §2903.214, an individual may receive a Civil Stalking Protection Order from the court of common pleas of the county in which he or she resides.

What happens when a civil stalking injunction is granted?

If the temporary civil stalking injunction is granted. If the court finds there is a good reason for granting the injunction, the court will issue a temporary order. This is called an “ex parte” order. It means the court made the decision without hearing from the respondent.